SatSaturday14JulJuly2012 800pm - SunSunday15JulJuly2012 300am

£10 on the door

Expression & Energy Suitcase

Expression & Energy Suitcase
Audacious Arts & Rago London Production present an electric new night out in London. Our previous shows have included some of the UK’s brightest up and coming talent; The Gents, Varsity Point, , Linah Nambooze, Da Poet &Vince Kidd delivering sensational performances that captivated the audience. The Expression & Energy Suitcase incorporates a creative showcase followed by an after party plying some of the best Hip Hop, R&B and Old school.

Infecta, ‘Got a successful year in 2010 after a total of Three Magazine Front Covers, Headlining a couple Summer Music Festivals and even opening for International Acts Plus hitting half a million and over on myspace song plays for single ‘Do What You Like’. Not bad for an underground unsigned teen. This year he’s already at it again, being dubbed One of The BBC’s Sound of 2011, he’s First Album ‘The Bridge’ with all Features/Productions By. The Bridge is what he’s working on.’ Author: METRO, 60 Second interview: Infecta

Rio Chi – Began working in music at 18 and wanted to be an A&R, after going to NYC, Rio worked at Universal Records. After coming back to London for his studies Rio realised that he didn’t want to be an A&R. So he began managing an artist and started building his network with radio DJ’s and Marketers. ‘It started to open my creative doors which I always kept closed due to the lack of confidence in performance.’ After joining a band, things didn’t work out and Rio went solo. He then met Johnny Douglas, this helped him to develop his skills and the basis of production as well as being invited to work and write with various artists. Johnny’s teaching and mentorship helped Rio to locate ‘the confidence to step back from the keyboard and MPC and step closer to the microphone.’

Shuqi – A 22 year old rapper from South London by the name of ‘Shuqi’, this name was originally to him by his mother as a nickname. ‘My mum has played quite a big role in my decision to be a rap artist. I was raised with a lot of Hip Hop, RnB & Rare Grooves Soul music. My influences are Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang & the list goes on. I have been writing music from a very young age, it has always been a passion. I am currently working on my first mixtape entitled ’1801’.’

Also confirmed to appear on the night are: Chris Lynch, Ashton Forde, plus many more!